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title: "Dill Dinkers Opens First San Antonio Pickleball Facility, Breaks Ground on Second Location"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/34168d52-48a0-41a5-a611-3c58143941ee
source: "Athletech News"
original_url: https://athletechnews.com/dill-dinkers-opens-first-san-antonio-pickleball-facility/
author: "Courtney Rehfeldt"
category: "Fitness"
industry: "Fitness"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-05-29T20:52:14.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:02:12.125Z
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# Dill Dinkers Opens First San Antonio Pickleball Facility, Breaks Ground on Second Location

**TL;DR:** Dill Dinkers has opened its first San Antonio pickleball facility and is breaking ground on a second location. The brand plans to open up to 20 locations in the greater San Antonio area as part of a regional expansion effort.

*By Courtney Rehfeldt, originally published in Athletech News on 2025-05-29. [Read the original](https://athletechnews.com/dill-dinkers-opens-first-san-antonio-pickleball-facility/).*

## Story

Indoor pickleball franchise Dill Dinkers has entered the San Antonio market with a 15,500-square-foot facility in the city’s Stone Oak neighborhood, marking the brand’s first location in the area.

The new Blanco Market location features five indoor courts with ProCushion surfaces, LED lighting and smart court technology, along with beginner clinics, recreational and competitive leagues, tournaments, and private event rentals.

A second San Antonio site is already under construction near the University of Texas at San Antonio and will include ten indoor courts, the company said.

In addition to court access, the Stone Oak location includes a pro shop stocked with paddles, balls and gear from Pickleball Central, with demo equipment and member-exclusive pricing.

The new location is led by franchise owners Brian and Karen Birdy, who also head PMI Birdy Properties, one of the largest property management firms in Texas. The couple plans to open as many as 20 Dill Dinkers locations across the greater San Antonio area as part of a regional expansion effort.

“Pickleball is more than just a sport; it’s a way to bring people together,” Brian Birdy said. “With Dill Dinkers, we’re creating a space where players of all ages and skill levels can connect, stay active, and enjoy the game year-round. San Antonio is ready for more dedicated indoor facilities, and we’re excited to make it happen.”

Altogether, Dill Dinkers has 450 locations in development across the U.S.

## Entities

- Fitness (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- location expansion (topic)
- Athletech News (publication)
- Courtney Rehfeldt (person)
- San Antonio (location)
- regional growth (topic)
- Dill Dinkers (company)
- Pickleball Central (company)
- pickleball facilities (topic)
- Brian Birdy (person)
- Karen Birdy (person)

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Originally reported by Courtney Rehfeldt, Athletech News (https://athletechnews.com/dill-dinkers-opens-first-san-antonio-pickleball-facility/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/34168d52-48a0-41a5-a611-3c58143941ee).